Chapter 75 The New Clerks Who Came To The Shop Himself

It was only the third day after Orochimaru's Konoha Crush Plan.

But the village was bustling with life, full of vitality and energy.

Especially in Yuto's shop. Yuto was seriously considering expanding the shop or renovating the second floor by next Monday.

It was actually quite ridiculous. Yuto thought about it. Even though his shop was fully equipped, the game didn't require electricity or an internet connection. Yet, people still crowded into the shop…

There were even more people standing than sitting.

Yuto figured that most of them were drawn to the atmosphere.

It was like a gathering of like-minded friends, and they could even challenge acquaintances to matches.

Unlike real-life sparring, there was no pressure, no fatigue, and no risk of ruining relationships... well, actually, that last part might still happen.

But it was only temporary. They could always settle the score next time.

Moreover, the game was fairer than reality.

In real life, ninja from prestigious clans might have an advantage due to Kekkei Genkai, secret techniques and such, but in the game...

As long as their Ninja was strong and they had the skills, that was enough.

If one had the advantage with their Ninja but still couldn't win, then it was truly a skill issue.

Although Yuto had set up Kakashi and Gaara as premium Ninjas in the game, other Ninjas could be unlocked through effort.

It might take some time, but there were still powerful Ninjas that could be obtained relatively quickly.

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That morning, Yuto's shop was as lively as ever.

At that moment, three small, disheveled figures appeared at the door.

"Hey... do you think this shop, being so popular, really needs more people?"

One of his companions shook his head. "Because it's so popular, they might take us in. This is one of the last shops we can try. I hope we succeed..."

"This is the last day Konoha is giving us. If we can't find work, we'll be kicked out..."

"I'll go talk to the owner."

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"Hello, is the owner here?"

He casually approached a customer and asked.

However, the customer looked puzzled.

The person sitting across from the customer, however, had a smile on their face.

"How can a mere C-Rank Ninja defeat my newly acquired Kakashi? This doesn't make sense!"

Hearing someone ask him a question, the customer impatiently said, "Go away..."

Then he glanced at the person in front of him...

The one asking was a boy with bandages wrapped around his head, revealing only one eye. But the aura he exuded was far more mature than his age suggested.

The customer almost blurted out the boy's name, because this person was none other than Kinuta Dosu, who had just wiped the floor with his Kakashi!

"Ah! Kinu... Kinuta Dosu? It's really Kinuta Dosu!"

His exclamation immediately drew the attention of everyone in the shop, who were wondering why he was shouting the name of a game character for no reason.

Then, they saw Dosu standing dumbfounded at the entrance.

At that moment, exclamations erupted one after another. Many people even stopped playing the game to gather around.

"Ah? It's really him!"

"Brother Dosu, can you show us your Sonic Boom?"

"No, I want to see Sonic Strike. I want to see what that long-range dash skill looks like."

"Haha! Coming early to queue up was totally worth it. I actually got to see Brother Dosu in person!"

…

As more and more people gathered around, Dosu couldn't help but break into a cold sweat.

He was frantically thinking about what to do.

'Didn't Konoha say they wouldn't pursue us? Then why do so many Konoha Ninjas know who I am?'

Dosu took a few steps back, but to avoid being kicked out of Konoha... because being expelled would mean facing retaliation from other Otogakure Ninja, he mustered up his courage and asked, "Excuse me, is the owner of this shop here?"

But the crowd remained indifferent, as if they were staring at some rare treasure.

Seeing that no one responded, even Dosu, who was usually calm, began to feel annoyed.

At that moment, a figure pushed through the crowd and approached Dosu.

Dosu was immediately captivated by this striking figure and momentarily lost his words.

"Boss is upstairs. Come with me to the front desk and wait for a bit."

Indeed, this figure was none other than Haku.

Dosu was stunned. He hadn't expected his opponent from the Chunin Exams to also be in this shop.

The crowd quickly dispersed.

By this time, Yuto had already heard the commotion downstairs.

As Haku went upstairs, Yuto was preparing to go down...

Looking at the prematurely aged boy in front of him, Yuto smiled, "You said you're here looking for work?"

Dosu nodded.

"Alright, you're hired. I remember you have two teammates, right?"

"They're outside."

"I'll take them too."

With just a few words, Yuto instantly warmed Dosu's heart.

This tangible act of kindness was far more appealing than the empty promises Orochimaru had drawn.

Dosu immediately went to call his two companions inside. Under the amused gazes of the shop's customers, they made their way to the second floor.

Seeing how tense Kin and Zaku were, Yuto smiled, "I'm not some big bad villain. You two don't need to be so nervous."

However, as soon as Yuto said this, Haku, standing nearby, coughed lightly.

"Boss is a very nice person. I'm sure you'll like him."

But Zaku and Kin shivered.

'What kind of normal person introduces themselves by saying they're not a bad guy?'

'Who would believe that?'

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After the three explained their situation to Yuto, he nodded reassuringly.

He hadn't expected Konoha to be so lenient. Not only were they not pursuing Sunagakure, but they were also letting remnants of Otogakure off so easily.

Yuto thought to himself, 'Well, it's not like the decisions of Konoha's top people had anything to do with me.'

For him, it just meant a few more mouths to feed in the shop... but he should probably consider building a kitchen.

After all, with more and more people around, eating out for every meal wasn't sustainable.

'Besides, given Dosu's current popularity...'

Yuto smiled. He had seen how the crowd reacted when Dosu first entered the shop.

So... hiring the Sound Trio to work here didn't seem like a bad idea after all.